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Commons Chamber10. What steps he is taking to seek the modernisation of NATO.
17. What steps he is taking to seek the modernisation of NATO.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Gerald Howarth)
The UK is playing a leading role in the push to modernise NATO through the reform of its supporting agencies and improving its financial management and programming. The UK is also a leading proponent of important work to streamline NATO’s command structure. We hope to reach final agreement at a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers next month, which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will be attending.